Check your Green Card
Confirm the expiration date. If it's 6 months away or has already expired, it's time to renew it.
Prepare the documentation
Copy of your current Green Card (front and back).
Data change testing (if applicable).
Passport-style photographs (if required by the form).
Fill out Form I-90
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Available online at uscis or by mail.
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You can create an account on the USCIS portal to track the process.
Pay the fee
Approximate cost: $465 - $540 USD (may include biometric fee).
Check your specific case with the official USCIS fee calculator.
Submit your application
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En línea: pago electrónico, actualizaciones y seguimiento.
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Por correo: incluye todos los documentos solicitados según instrucciones.
Attend the biometric appointment
USCIS te notificará si necesitas ir a una cita para tomar huellas, foto y firma digital. Es obligatoria en la mayoría de los casos.
Receive your new Green Card
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El procesamiento puede tardar entre 6 y 12 meses.
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Puedes monitorear tu caso con el número de recibo (receipt number).
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Mientras esperas, puedes usar el recibo I-90 junto a tu tarjeta vencida como prueba de residencia.
Renewal of the Minnesota Green Card (Permanent Resident Card in the United States.)
Keep your legal status up to date and avoid problems when traveling, working, or completing paperwork in the United States.
If your Green Card is about to expire, has been lost, or you have changed your personal information, here you will find all the information to renew your Minnesota Green Card.
Who needs to renew their Minnesota Green Card?
Renewal is mandatory for legal permanent residents with a 10-year valid card who are:
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About to expire or already expired.
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Damaged, lost, or with altered personal data (name, photo, etc.).
Exceptions:
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Conditional residents (2 years): must follow a different process (form I-751).
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If you have already applied for citizenship, you do not need to renew; your status will be temporarily covered while you wait.
Deadlines and Recommendations
The processing time for Green Card renewal generally ranges from 6 to 12 months, although this period can be extended depending on the volume of applications and your individual circumstances. It's important to note that if your card has expired, you do not lose your status as a lawful permanent resident; only the physical document expires, not your right to reside legally in the United States.
If you are outside the United States when your Green Card expires, you should not file Form I-90 immediately. First, you need to contact the appropriate U.S. consulate or port of entry for guidance on how to proceed based on your specific situation. This precaution will help you avoid complications when re-entering the United States or continuing with your renewal process.
Other immigration services we offer
In addition to assisting with Green Card renewal cases, we also provide advice and representation for other immigration procedures in Minnesota:
We have bilingual lawyers, trained to guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you may have during your immigration process.
TPS Benefits for Venezuelans in Minnesota
When a permanent resident applies for Green Card renewal using Form I-90, USCIS now automatically grants a 36-month Green Card extension.
This means that:
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Renewing your Green Card is the formal process for obtaining a new card.
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The Green Card extension is the temporary benefit that allows you to maintain your status and continue working while you wait for USCIS to process your renewal.
Learn more about how the Green Card extension works and how you can benefit from this new USCIS policy.
Which offices in Minneapolis help with immigration procedures for Latinos?
Our main office in Minneapolis offers in-person services to Latinos seeking immigration legal support. Santiago Legal LLC works with residents, families, and new immigrants throughout Hennepin County and surrounding areas.
Where can I apply for a work visa in Minneapolis?
At Santiago Legal LLC, we help you obtain temporary or permanent work visas (H-1B, L-1, EB-2). We review your employment profile, coordinate the necessary paperwork with your employer, and submit your application to USCIS.
Where can I get help renewing my green card in Minnesota?
Our attorneys advise you on green card renewals and extensions of immigration status. We analyze your case to avoid penalties for overstaying your visa or errors on the application form. We offer services in English and Spanish.
How does deportation defense work in Minneapolis?
Deportation defense includes reviewing immigration orders, appeals, and applications for asylum or cancellation of removal. At Santiago Legal LLC, our attorneys present your case before immigration court and fight for your right to remain in the United States.
Where can I hire legal services for deportation defense in the United States?
Santiago Legal LLC represents immigrants in Minnesota and its metropolitan area in deportation proceedings. We offer virtual and in-person services, advice in Spanish and English, and legal defense before ICE and USCIS.
